The crescent shape of the this modern home in Northern California was designed to blend in with the landscape. Architects will bruder + PARTNERS placed the structures in ways that preserve the native vegetation. There is a music studio across the garden inserted into the earth. The texture, scale and proportion of the house was built to achieve visual harmony with the landscape.
Archives for July 2011
Modern Waterfront Home On Lake Chapala
The SJC House on the shore of Lake Chapala in San Juan Cosala, Jalisco, Mexico is a weekend house designed by Ricardo Agraz. This modern home maximizes the view of the largest Mexian natural lake. The front garden of the home serves as frontier between the house and the road. The living and dinning rooms connect to the outdoor terrace allowing the indoor space, the swimming pool, and the natural sceneries to come together.
Iluma Retail Development In Singapore
Ilum is a distinctive architecturally designed entertainment and retail development in Singapore. The contemporary building by architecture firm WOHA relates to the surrounding neighbourhood in scale and texture. The decorative curvilinear façade intricately detailed the decoration of the historic shophouses.
Budget-Friendly Living Room Designs
Decorating your living room on a budget can be a challenge. But a little imagination and smart shopping can freshen up a living room without doing damage to your wallet. Add style with pillows and add splashes of colour to brighten up dark brownish furniture. Save money by focusing on one wall and add instant impact using decorative wallpaper. You can also find nice home accessories at discount stores to pull together an eclectic living room.
Renovated Attic Duplex Apartment Design
This renovated duplex apartment has an unique design that showcases a modern and spacious attic. The 127 meters (1,367 sq. ft.) apartment with modern interior design has an open kitchen and dining area on the main floor and the living area in the attic. The all white wood flooring in the attic and white walls throughout visually expand the space and keep the decor beautifully modern.
Contemporary Urban Castle In Montreal
Custom-built on a sought-after street in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, this modern residence is a blend of traditional exterior and contemporary interiors. This unique home has been meticulously crafted with the finest materials. It offers everything you would look for in a luxury home from gourmet kitchen to wine cellar.
Deutsche Bank Steel Sphere In Frankfurt
This magnificent piece of architecture inside the headquarters of Deutsche Bank in Frankfurt Germany was designed by Mario Bellini Architects. The state-of-the-art “Green Building” is an ecologically sustainable office building. The steel sphere inside the building is a fine piece of sculpture symbolizing the highly modernized and energy efficient environment.
Interesting Country Cottage Design In Russia
Built on a small hill surrounded by tall tress, this cottage in the rural area of Snegiri near Moscow, Russia is designed to fit the landscape. Architect Carlson & Co made the house part of the landscape by inserting it into the hill with terraces, maximizing its natural environment. Light stone and natural wood are used for the house itself to blend in with its surroundings.